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BLACK FRIDAY GIFT IDEAS! ELF MAKEUP: TRAVEL-FRIENDLY PALETTE. SANRIO JEWELRY, HAIR CURLER.
Happy Black Friday! It’s time to start shopping for XXX-mas. Here are some cute gift ideas to inspire you!
I travel nonstop, and it’s hell to keep my cosmetics together. Happily, Elf Makeup sent me their mini makeup palette, which has 27 products in an compact, expandable case.
The design’s superb. You get a range of eyeshadows, blushes, lip glosses, bronzers, eyeliner, and even applicators — for a measly $15. Basil Farrow approves.
I like the matte finish of the eyeshadows, with subtle sparkles in the mix. The neutral colors let you match a variety of outfits. If you’re more of a drama queen, you can layer the shades (I used black and forest green to contrast my hair). The lip glosses aren’t sticky or shiny, and can create opaque looks that stay on well. Overall, the makeup kit is a no-brainer (ie, you should get it).
For a youngster, pick up a Sanrio sachet or fan. A sister or cousin will squeal over the bone hair clip. Don’t forget kitty: Basil loves the dangle-light!
Or how about friendship charms? I gave a dear friend one of these heart necklaces, and kept the skeleton bones one for myself.
Skull sweater: Candy Stripper, from Closet Child Shinjuku
Long sleeve shirt with face: Etnies
My Scottish Fold loves receiving packages. This is a good one.
(Wouldn’t the ribbon look pretty around my cat’s neck?)
The ceramic heats up fast; wrap a strand around, and in a few seconds, you have tight and bouncy curls. (Obviously, the curler is not turned on in these photos.)
I clipped my hair to the side and twisted away. Done and done: this iron is my new favorite.
Did you go shopping on Black Friday? What did you buy? And what’s on your wishlist?
PS: If you’d like me to feature/review your clothing, accessories or products, contact La Carmina for rates and info. I’m very selective; I only work with brands that I personally like and fit with the themes of my blog.
Song of the Day: Buck-Tick – Galaxy
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CLOSET CHILD HARAJUKU: BUY GOTHIC & SWEET LOLITA CLOTHING IN TOKYO, DISCOUNT JAPANESE EGL. JEFFREY CAMPBELL SHOES.
Let’s shop in Harajuku with my spooky crew!
One of the area’s best vintage/secondhand stores is Dog (right). Electro-designer fashion heaven. But my favorite store is Closet Child. Let’s take a look inside.
Here, you’ll find used but brand-name Gothic Lolita Punk clothes, at reasonable prices. The first level specializes in Lolita fashion. How about an Alice and the Pirates dress, and Gloomy Bear bag?
There’s a JSK color and style for every Loli.
A plentiful selection of frilly bags, bow hair clips and girly jewelry.
You’ll find all the major Lolita brands here, such as Innocent World, Angelic Pretty, and Baby the Stars Shine Bright. Prices are generally $100-300. Items from the discount rack (pictured) are under $100, but the designs are iffy.
My favorite floor is the one above, dedicated to Goth-rock-punk. I found a Black Peace Now ghost sweater.
Space-disco leggings, leopard print fuzzy coat, a gorgeous Moi-meme-moitie dress.
There’s stuff for boys too, such as aristocratic Atelier Pierrot jackets.
Don’t worry if you’re not into the more extreme styles. There are trendy items to mix and match.
Turnover is fast at Closet Child, so you should visit often and purchase quickly (don’t forget to use the point card). How do you get here? All the details are in my Harajuku shopping map (walk down Takeshita Doori from Harajuku station; it’s on the left side).
For more Gothic Lolita and alternative shopping in Tokyo, refer to my shopping guide.
I leave you with these Rococo-glorious Jeffrey Campbell shoes. Face mask. Win.
PS: Thanks to Rainbow Natalia and Gulnara for the cute fanart! If you have drawings of Seba, Basil and me, send them and I’ll feature them on my blog.
Have you ever visited Closet Child? Which items from this post caught your eye? What are your favorite Lolita brands?
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